You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser
Imagine the Chicago Bears' locker room these days. It's like a busy train station during rush hour, with coaches coming and going, all hoping to land the top job. One of the latest visitors was Eddie George, the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star, who's been coaching Tennessee State for the p
Get ready, sports fans! The Detroit Lions are making their first-ever playoff appearance as a No. 1 seed, and they're facing off against the Washington Commanders in an exciting matchup. This game is a big deal since both teams haven't been in the playoffs together since 1999. The Lions have a top-n
Let's zoom in on some surprising findings from a nationwide survey in the U. S. In 2022, a lot of people weren't too happy with democracy and were even open to using violence to make a political point. Fast forward to 2023, and things started to cool down a bit. But what about 2024, an election year
Ever wondered how political leanings affect how people trust science? Researchers looked into this across 10 European countries and found some interesting patterns. They discovered that people who vote for populist parties tend to distrust the system and its leaders, which leads them to be skeptical
Bitcoin ended the week on a high note, reaching over $105, 000 right before Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. At the start, it was slumping, dipping below $90, 000 due to Fed interest rate concerns. Inflation data on Wednesday showed a rise, which raised hopes for another Fed rate cut. Bitcoi
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare into the digital age, but not everyone is equally tech-savvy. While tools like eHeals help measure eHealth literacy, newer tests are popping up. A recent study in Greece validated both the original eHeals and a revised version, eHeals-Extended, to see how they
When it comes to battling childhood obesity, what really works? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that tested behavioural and psychological treatments. They crunched the numbers from lots of experiments, aiming to figure out what makes a real difference. The team focused on rand
In today's multicultural Germany, many young adults prefer partners from their own religious background—a trend known as religious homophily. A recent study, using data from a survey among young Christians and Muslims, found interesting patterns. Both men and women generally want partners of the sam
Ovarian cancer has long been known as one of the deadliest gynecological cancers. Despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment, survival rates haven't budged in over three decades. This study dived into the trends and factors linked to ovarian cancer in Indonesia from 1990 to 2021, using data fro
